Michael R. Rusek
December 23, 2021
Michael R. Rusek, age 70, of Park Forest, IL passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Vicky Rusek, nee Greathouse. Loving father of Susan (Raymond) Pendleton. Cherished grandfather of Jonathan Rusek, Rachael Rusek, and Abagail Pendleton. Dear brother of Ronald (Terri) Rusek, Rick (Libby) Rusek, Beverly (Gary) Simmons, the late Linda Stoops, and the late Robert...
Juan Hernandez
December 22, 2021
Juan Hernandez Jr., age 67, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
Juan is survived by his wife, Delia Hernandez; children: Vanessa (Michael) Norton, Benjamin (Evelia) Hernandez; grandchildren: Saliya Hernandez, Alexandro Rocha, Carmen Chaidez, James Francisco Norton; brothers: Edward Hernandez, Rudy Hernandez; and sisters: Cynthia Larios, Margaret Ortiz, Sandra Hernandez, Katrina...
Sita D. Gleeson
December 22, 2021
Sita D. Gleeson, nee Bhatnagar, age 41, of Crete, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Beloved wife of Emmett Gleeson. Loving mother of Autumn Gleeson and Emmett Gleeson Jr. Cherished sister of Judy (Brad) Bartle, Hushy Amolsch, and Lisa Rosenboom. Dear aunt of several nephews and nieces and a devoted member of the extended Ramos, Bhatnagar, Zastro,...
Darlene Bonnie Escoe
December 21, 2021
Darlene Bonnie Escoe, age 78, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Beloved wife of Joseph Leonard Escoe. Loving mother of Donnie (Debbie) Judd, Jamie (Richard) Engel, Jim (Heidi) Priddy, and the late Tina (late Dave) Smado. Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Brenda (late...
Nickey D. Cravens
December 20, 2021
Nickey D. Cravens, age 72, of Wilmington, IL passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Audrie Cravens. Loving father of Tammy (Donald) Dotson, the late Angela McAllister, Nickey D. (Dianne) Cravens, and Tyler Cravens. Cherished grandfather of Brianna Boxx, Tristen Boxx, Nickey Cravens III, Natalie McAllister, and Brandon Cravens. Great grandfather of Jaxon McBride. ...
Ginette Strader
December 20, 2021
Ginette Strader, age 94, of Beecher, IL passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. Survived by her sister, Renee Grandjean; her niece, Maryse LeGras; and her grand-niece, Celine Breme, all of whom live in France. Dear friend of Rev. Milton (LuAnn) Walls. Ginette leaves behind many other family and friends. She was loved and will be dearly missed.
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Gary Wood
December 20, 2021
Gary Wood, age 66, passed away peacefully December 20, 2021. Loving son of the late Robert and late Mary Wood, nee Farace. Dear brother of Rita (Jeromy) Popp. Dear cousin to Mike Wood, Jack Wood, and Lisa Kilpatrick, along with many extended relatives and life-long friends. Gary will live in our hearts and memories forever. A memorial gathering will be...
Rudolph T. Surufka
December 19, 2021
Rudolph T. “Rudy” Surufka, age 90, of Hines, IL, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 19, 2021. Devoted father of Benny Surufka, Tim Surufka, Mary Kay Surufka, Joey (Char) Surufka, and Carol Surufka. Beloved dziadzia of Ashley (Nick) Adducci, Seth Stojak, Katie Stojak, Anna Surufka, Sam Surufka, Leah Surufka, Benjamin Coughlin, and Chancellor Coughlin; great-grandfather...
Victoria "Vikki" Lee Belgrave
December 18, 2021
Victoria “Vikki” Lee Belgrave, of Crete, IL, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on December 18, 2021. She was born May 10, 1958 to Ronald Earl Belgrave and Julia Louise Ellen (Strache). Loving mother to Erik Hasenkamp and Alexandria “Lexie” (Andrew) Tauras. Caring Grandmother to Jameson “Jamie” and Elena “Ellie” Tauras. Sister to Sandra (Glen) Ransom, Timothy...
Guadalupe Lopez
December 17, 2021
Guadalupe “Lupe” Lopez, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 17, 2021 in Harlingen, TX. Lupe was born on December 12, 1955 to Sotero Lopez Sr. and Guadalupe (Garcia) Lopez in Raymondville, TX.
Lupe graduated from Bloom Township High School, then shortly after he enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly...
Richard E. Vandenberg
December 16, 2021
Richard E. Vandenberg, age 92, of Crete, IL passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021. Beloved husband of 68 years to Patricia Vandenberg, nee Newman. Loving father of Wayne (Barb) Vandenberg, late Marcia (Timothy) Morris, late Kenneth Vandenberg, and the late Allen (Carol) Vandenberg. Cherished grandfather of nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Charles...
Billie Sue Morphis
December 16, 2021
Billie Sue Morphis, age 87 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Alfred L. Morphis. Loving mother of Nancy (Toby) Ramsey, Kelly (Shovel Mysliwiec ) Hensley, Stacy (Esperanza) Morphis, Tammy Morphis, and the late Larry Morphis. Cherished grandmother of Jake (Shannon) Griebe, Brett (Danielle) Wasney, Shannon (Levi) Richendollar, Ryan (Alaynia) Boren,...
Harry Jabaay
December 16, 2021
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Harry Jabaay, age 87, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Loving husband of Marlene Jabaay, nee Van Heest. Devoted father of Diane (Larry) Disterheft, Karen (Jon) Gross, and Bryan (Olivia) Jabaay. Proud grandfather of Nicholas Disterheft, Timothy (Brittany) Disterheft,...
Leonard Sluis
December 15, 2021
Leonard Sluis, age 82, of Grant Park, IL, originally of Evergreen Park, IL passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021, while being held in the arms of his steadfast daughter Linda, in her home. He was born on February 21, 1939 to Richard and Mary (Sluiter). Len, a faithful Christian, is now living his eternal life with his Creator, Lord,...
Carrie Houtsma
December 15, 2021
Carrie Houtsma, nee Witvoet, age 86, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Houtsma. Loving mother of Ruth (Kevin) Porte, Linda (Jim) Foster, and Rosemary (Ken) Jellema. Cherished grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of 31. Dear sister of the late John (late Joann) Witvoet, late William “Bill” (Lucille) Witvoet,...
Shirley M. Phend
December 14, 2021
Shirley M. Phend, age 87, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Donald Phend. Loving mother of Pamela (Dale) Jonas and the late Jeffrey Phend. Cherished grandmother of Amber (Adam), Emily (Dale), and Brandon (Catherine). Dear great-grandmother of Andrew, Lilly, Zoey, and Zach. Preceded in death by one brother and...
Jean Schultz
December 14, 2021
Jean Schultz, nee Hoekstra, age 94, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Julius “Juice” Schultz. Loving mother of the late David (Maureen) Schultz and Deborah (Dennis) Woltzen. Cherished grandmother of Dawn (Bay) Thammarath, Sarah Miller, and the late Lynn Schultz; great-grandmother of Madelyn, Mckenzie,...
Gloria E. Denton
December 14, 2021
Gloria E. Denton, nee Eichelberger, age 97, of St. John, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Warren H. Denton. Loving mother of Brenda (Clayton) Rife and Rev. James (Rev. Sheri Locascio) Denton. Cherished grandmother of Gina (Joe) Bender and the late Wendy Roche; great-grandmother of Alli, Anna, Jacob, Cortney, and Tori; great-great-grandmother...
Ellen Rose Gabrielse
December 14, 2021
Ellen Rose Gabrielse (maiden name DeJong), age 90, of Crown Point, IN was born on March 8, 1931, and passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Steve Gabrielse to whom she was married for 53 years until his death in 2004. Ellen was the loving mother of five children, Gerald (Ellen)...
Adam Garcia
December 13, 2021
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Adam Garcia, age 48, of Steger, Illinois, passed away suddenly on December 13, 2021. Beloved son of the late John A. Garcia Jr. Loving brother of John Garcia III. Cherished nephew of Oscar Garcia, Beatrice Zuniga, and Grace Martinez. Dear cousin and friend to many. Adam will be...
